PERANAN PENYULUH AGAMA HINDU DALAM MENGIMPLEMENTASIKAN AJARAN TRI HITA KARANA BAGI MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN TABANAN

Abstract

ABSTRACTProblems occured not only because of people selfishness or greediness, but also the lack of understanding about Tri Hita Karana concept in the community. According to Decision of Minister of Religion No. 516 the role of adviser of awareness-raising program to guide and foster community in the religious way. It is notable for the adviser of such program to understand the existing problems by providing education and better understanding of Tri Hita Karana Concept. Nonetheless the understanding and practice of Tri Hita Karan for the adviser of Hindu Religion? This issue is raised so we have visibility about the understanding and practice of Tri Hita Karan by adviser of Hindu Religion. The topic had been researched using qualitative method, gathering data by interview with the source, located in Ministry of Religion Tabanan Regency. Based on the research result, it was stated that the method which used to explain the concept of Tri Hita Karana is not good enough. The Adviser is recommended to improve the competency of advising, especially the method and strategy of advising. Therefore, according to KMA No. 516, Religious Training Centre have a duty to give training to advisers. Keywords: Tri Hita Karana, Hinduism Counsellor.